Auburn - North

An assessment of population growth drivers in Auburn - North reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Auburn - North's population is around 12,169 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,577 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,592. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,016 in June 2024 and an additional 279 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 5,794 persons per square kilometer, placing Auburn - North in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Its growth of 14.9% since the 2021 census exceeded both state (6.7%) and metropolitan area figures, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Auburn - North is projected to grow by 2,836 persons based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 22.1% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Auburn - North, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Auburn - North has seen approximately 143 dwellings granted development approval annually. Between FY21 and FY25, a total of 715 homes were approved, with an additional 4 approved so far in FY26. Despite population decline, this level of development activity has been adequate relative to other areas, benefiting buyers by providing more affordable housing options, with new properties constructed at an average expected cost of $78,000.

This financial year, $43.9 million worth of commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating strong local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Auburn - North has seen elevated construction activity, with 28.0% more dwellings approved per person over the past five years. This higher level of building activity supports existing property values and offers good buyer choice, although it has slowed in recent years. Recent construction comprises 11.0% standalone homes and 89.0% medium to high-density housing, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers due to affordable entry pathways. There are approximately 1565 people per dwelling approval in the area, indicating an established market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Auburn - North is projected to grow by 2,683 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Auburn - North has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 20 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Central Lidcombe Multi-Storey Warehouse, The Concourse at Lidcombe - DOOLEYS Regeneration Project, North Village Auburn Square Stage 2, and Parramatta Road Urban Amenity Improvement Program Auburn. Below is a list of most relevant projects.

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Auburn - North has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Auburn - North has a well-educated workforce with notable representation in lifestyle and retail sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.1% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 3.3% over the past year.

As of this date, 6,791 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate aligned with Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. However, workforce participation lagged significantly at 52.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food services. Health care & social assistance showed particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services had lower representation at 5.0% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Many residents appeared to commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.3%, while labour force increased by 4.0%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. As of 25-Nov-25, NSW employment had contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. This compared favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 showed that national employment was forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Auburn - North's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

The median taxpayer income in Auburn - North SA2 is $39,504 and the average is $48,752 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is lower than the national average of $56,994 median and $80,856 average in Greater Sydney. Based on a 12.61% increase from the Wage Price Index since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $44,485 (median) and $54,900 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, household income ranks at the 35th percentile ($1,493 weekly), while personal income is at the 17th percentile. Income distribution shows that 34.4% of the population falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, consistent with regional levels at 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 78.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 28th percentile.

Auburn - North features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Auburn - North's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 16.2% houses and 83.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 33.5% houses and 66.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Auburn - North was at 17.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 18.8% and rented ones at 64.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, lower than Sydney metro's $2,167. The median weekly rent in Auburn - North was $380, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863 and rents higher at $375.

Auburn - North features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 64.4% of all households, including 28.3% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 8.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 35.6%, with lone person households at 19.8% and group households comprising 15.8%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.8 people.

Educational attainment in Auburn - North aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 35.5%, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 21.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational pathways account for 21.7% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 13.8% and certificates at 7.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 38.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.0% in tertiary education, 7.5% in primary education, and 4.6% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows 43 active stops operating in Auburn - North, served by buses. These stops are covered by 6 routes, offering 1,583 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 142 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 226 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 36 weekly trips per individual stop.

Auburn - North's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results in Auburn - North, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (around 5,585 people), compared to 48.5% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. Diabetes and arthritis were found to be the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 4.2 and 3.2% of residents respectively, while 87.0% reported being completely clear of medical ailments compared to 83.5% across Greater Sydney.

The area has 9.0% of residents aged 65 and over (around 1,100 people), which is lower than the 11.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention despite being strong overall.

Auburn - North is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Auburn - North is among the most culturally diverse areas in Australia, with 79.9 percent of its population born overseas and 90.5 percent speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Auburn - North as of recent data is Islam, comprising 34.4 percent of people in Auburn - North. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Hinduism, which makes up 26.6 percent of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 9.7 percent recorded around the same period.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups in Auburn - North are Other, comprising 51.7 percent of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 29.9 percent, Chinese, comprising 21.6 percent of the population, and Indian, comprising 9.8 percent of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 4.3 percent recorded in recent years. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Korean is notably overrepresented at 1.1 percent of Auburn - North (versus 7.7 percent regionally), Lebanese at 1.0 percent (versus 4.1 percent), and Filipino at 1.9 percent (versus 2.5 percent).

Auburn - North hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Auburn-North has a median age of 29, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Auburn-North has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (30.7%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.6%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of 25-34 year-olds has increased from 27.7% to 30.7%, while the proportion of 35-44 year-olds has decreased from 13.8% to 12.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that Auburn-North's age structure will shift significantly. The number of residents aged 25-34 is projected to increase by 521 people (14%), from 3,737 to 4,259.